DCF CHILD CARE CERTIFICATION- RULES AND
REGULATIONS (FLORIDA) 2016 EXAM100
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026
Florida Law - ANSWER-Bill passed and signed by FL legislators
Rules - ANSWER-implement, interpret, and describe law
Ordinance - ANSWER-local laws that only apply within jurisdiction
Regulation - ANSWER-law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct
Florida Statutes - ANSWER-permanent collection of the states laws, updated
annually
Florida Administrative Code - ANSWER-official compilation of administrative
rules for the state of Florida.
F.A.C
Rules developed by DCF
Office of Child Care Regulation and Background Screening - ANSWER-licensing
authority, regulates licensed child care facilities in most counties in Florida
,Local County Government Agencies - ANSWER-Effect childcare through Zoning
and Building, Septic and Well, Etc...
City/Municipal Police Dept. - ANSWER-Effect childcare through back ground
checks and screenings of child care providers
County, City, Municipal Fire Safety Inspector - ANSWER-Effect childcare
through annual fire safety inspections
FL Department of Law Enforcement - ANSWER-Effect childcare through
background checks and screening personnel
FL Department of Education - ANSWER-Effect childcare through voluntary pre-
kindergarten programs
What do laws, and regulation agencies try to protect children from? - ANSWER-
Abuse, neglect, injury and exploitation.
Local Licensing Agencies - ANSWER-found in some counties, regulate and
enforce rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.
How are statues organized? - ANSWER-Titles, Chapters, Sections, Sun Sections,
Paragraphs, Sub Paragraphs, and Sub Sub Paragraphs
s.402.304 (2)(d)1.f., Florida Statutes
"section".chapter.section(subsection)(paragraph)subparagraph.subsubparagraph.,
FL Statutes
, The statues that govern child care are found in which title? - ANSWER-Title
XXIX (29) of Public Health
The statues that govern child care are found in which chapters? - ANSWER-402
Health and Human Services
Summary of 402.26 (1) - ANSWER--parents are working outside of the home so
childcare is impartant for FL citizens economic well being. State needs to respond
to citizen concerns and the need to protect children's health and welfare
How does the state want to promote growth and stability of the child care industry?
- ANSWER-By developing a regulatory framework and promoting the
development of child care options 402.26(3) and 402.26(4)
Summary of 402.26(5) - ANSWER-Accessibility of child care opportunities for
children at risk, economically disadvantaged and others traditionally
disenfranchised from society.
Define disenfranchised - ANSWER-deprive a person of a legal right or privilege.
Primary role of child care professional - ANSWER--keep children safe
-provide good nutrition and a healthy environment
-create a quality environment for learning
Gold Seal Quality Care Program - ANSWER-designation given to a child care
program that is accredited by a nationally recognized association.
REGULATIONS (FLORIDA) 2016 EXAM100
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026
Florida Law - ANSWER-Bill passed and signed by FL legislators
Rules - ANSWER-implement, interpret, and describe law
Ordinance - ANSWER-local laws that only apply within jurisdiction
Regulation - ANSWER-law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct
Florida Statutes - ANSWER-permanent collection of the states laws, updated
annually
Florida Administrative Code - ANSWER-official compilation of administrative
rules for the state of Florida.
F.A.C
Rules developed by DCF
Office of Child Care Regulation and Background Screening - ANSWER-licensing
authority, regulates licensed child care facilities in most counties in Florida
,Local County Government Agencies - ANSWER-Effect childcare through Zoning
and Building, Septic and Well, Etc...
City/Municipal Police Dept. - ANSWER-Effect childcare through back ground
checks and screenings of child care providers
County, City, Municipal Fire Safety Inspector - ANSWER-Effect childcare
through annual fire safety inspections
FL Department of Law Enforcement - ANSWER-Effect childcare through
background checks and screening personnel
FL Department of Education - ANSWER-Effect childcare through voluntary pre-
kindergarten programs
What do laws, and regulation agencies try to protect children from? - ANSWER-
Abuse, neglect, injury and exploitation.
Local Licensing Agencies - ANSWER-found in some counties, regulate and
enforce rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.
How are statues organized? - ANSWER-Titles, Chapters, Sections, Sun Sections,
Paragraphs, Sub Paragraphs, and Sub Sub Paragraphs
s.402.304 (2)(d)1.f., Florida Statutes
"section".chapter.section(subsection)(paragraph)subparagraph.subsubparagraph.,
FL Statutes
, The statues that govern child care are found in which title? - ANSWER-Title
XXIX (29) of Public Health
The statues that govern child care are found in which chapters? - ANSWER-402
Health and Human Services
Summary of 402.26 (1) - ANSWER--parents are working outside of the home so
childcare is impartant for FL citizens economic well being. State needs to respond
to citizen concerns and the need to protect children's health and welfare
How does the state want to promote growth and stability of the child care industry?
- ANSWER-By developing a regulatory framework and promoting the
development of child care options 402.26(3) and 402.26(4)
Summary of 402.26(5) - ANSWER-Accessibility of child care opportunities for
children at risk, economically disadvantaged and others traditionally
disenfranchised from society.
Define disenfranchised - ANSWER-deprive a person of a legal right or privilege.
Primary role of child care professional - ANSWER--keep children safe
-provide good nutrition and a healthy environment
-create a quality environment for learning
Gold Seal Quality Care Program - ANSWER-designation given to a child care
program that is accredited by a nationally recognized association.
